Family Life Long Ago

How was life different a long time ago?

• There were only a few children in each family.

• Everyone in the family had jobs to do at home.

• Mom worked far away from home.

• There were computers and cars.

Why do you think everyone had a job?

• Everyone liked to work.

• There was nothing better to do.

• Everything had to be grown or made.

• Mom and Dad were ill.

What would have happened if there were no farm animals, gardens, or crops? Choose all that apply.

• The children would not have a pet.

• Boys and girls would not have to work.

• Dad could not hunt or fish.

• There would be little or no food for the family.

What could you buy at the store long ago?

• hammer and nails.

• frozen meals

• computer

• gas for the car

How did you carry what you bought?

• in a plastic bag

• in a cardboard box

• in the trunk of the car

• in a basket or sack

How did people build a house long ago?

• They built it very quickly.

• They built is slowly and made what they needed.

• They used machines to build the house.

• They built the house on cement.

How do people build a house today?

• They start on top of the house.

• They build it slowly, placing each piece by hand.

• They make everything they need.

• They use machines and buy what they need.

How is this school different from yours?

• It has books for students to read.

• It has desks for students to sit at.

• It has slates for students to write on.

• It has a door.

Long ago, children helped their parents ____________. (Select all that apply.)

• plant in the field

• with chores

• with technology

• fix the car